La Porte City, IA
Living in La Porte City
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute54
Public Transit4
Affordability90
Public Safety80
Airports15
Hospitals82
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation+106 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other4%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate36%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$454Median Monthly Rent+$60 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K44%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Porte City
United States45
Iowa35
Waterloo Metro Area51
Black Hawk County52
Property Crime in La Porte City
United States48
Iowa43
Waterloo Metro Area43
Black Hawk County53
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 22 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Porte City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado21
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Porte City, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Porte City, IA
Immaculate Conception-St Joseph School
7 miles, N
Bosco Catholic School System
7 miles, N
St Athanasius School
13 miles, NE
Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School
13 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near La Porte City, IA
Allen College
17 miles, NW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
17 miles, NW
University of Northern Iowa
20 miles, NW
Wartburg College
32 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Porte City, IA
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Virginia Gay Hospital
13 miles, SE
Allen Hospital
16 miles, NW
Mental Health Institute
17 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near La Porte City, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
20 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
39 miles, SE
Dubuque Regional Airport
76 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
93 miles, SW